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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched November 2011
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic 3D1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 15 months after the 3D1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR400 scores vs the 3D1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic 3D1

 EX-ZR400 3D1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013November 2011Newer by 15 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 3D1 EX-ZR400 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic 3D1

 EX-ZR400 3D1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 features external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has proportions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic 3D1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the 3D1.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and 3D1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and 3D1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR400 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Panasonic 3D1
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography information
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography information
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (500 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
30
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
71
good battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (205g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
boasts focus by touch
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography information
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography information
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery life (500 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
36
really wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging factors
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic 3D1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2011-11-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 200 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $670